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AA Edit | Indonesia takes a step backwards

A nation that used to pride itself in support of democratic traditions in the last 24 years might be slipping as it takes a theocratic turn

08 Dec 2022 12:15 AM

Indonesian man faints during flogging for pre-marital sex, revived to finish punishment

Aceh is the only region in Indonesia, the world’s biggest Muslim-majority country that imposes religious law.

06 Dec 2019 10:36 AM

Joko Widodo sworn in as Indonesia's President for second term

Jokowi's inauguration comes a little over a week after the country's chief security minister was stabbed in an attack.

21 Oct 2019 9:22 AM

Indonesian President plans to move its capital to Borneo island

President Widodo said it was urgent that relocation plans commence, although capital would not physically begin to be relocated until 2024.

26 Aug 2019 3:14 PM

Find out where Indonesia is moving its capital from Jakarta

Environmental experts warned that one third of it could be submerged by 2050 if current rates continue.

17 Aug 2019 10:43 AM

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Indonesian woman jailed for reporting harassment from boss, pardoned

President Joko Widodo had granted an amnesty to Baiq Nuril Maknun after she had exhausted all other legal avenues in the controversial case.

25 Jul 2019 6:04 PM

PM Modi holds separate talks with Prez of Indonesia, Brazil; focus on bilateral ties

Later in the day, the Prime Minister will meet leaders of Turkey and Australia among others.

29 Jun 2019 9:12 AM

Losing Indonesian President elect Subianto challenges election in court

Election Commission showed President Joko Widodo won 55.5 per cent of the votes in the April 17 poll.

25 May 2019 11:57 AM

At least 6 dead, 200 injured in civil unrest following Indonesia election result

'The number of people dead was six,' he said, adding that hospitals were conducting post mortems to determine the cause of death.​

22 May 2019 10:47 AM

Amid claims of cheating, Joko Widodo wins Presidential re-election in Indonesia

Widodo won with over 85 million of the total 154 million votes cast in the world's third-largest democracy.

21 May 2019 9:10 AM

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Single remaining Kim Jong Nam assassination suspect released

A Vietnamese woman accused of assassinating the North Korean leader's half-brother was freed from prison.

03 May 2019 10:49 AM

World’s biggest one-day election: Voting underway in Indonesia to elect its Prez

Polling stations opened at 7 am (2200 GMT on Tuesday) in the east and will close at 1 pm (0600 GMT) in the west.

17 Apr 2019 10:21 AM

Closer Jakarta ties vital

Of the 15 agreements signed with Indonesia, two key ones are in defence and space.

02 Jun 2018 2:23 AM

Indonesian singer welcomes PM Modi with ‘Sabarmati ke Sant’ song

The official Twitter handle of the Prime Minister Office tweeted to share a glimpse of Indonesia-based singer Fryda Lucyana's performance.

31 May 2018 12:56 PM

PM Modi arrives in Malaysia to meet newly-elected Mahathir Mohammad

From Kuala Lumpur, the Prime Minister will leave for Singapore where he will deliver a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

31 May 2018 9:32 AM

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PM Modi, Prez Widodo visit grand Istiqlal Mosque

Istiqlal Mosque is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the third largest Sunni mosque in term of capacity.

31 May 2018 6:30 AM

Two nations to organise interfaith dialogue

Indonesia and India have pursued the ideals of pluralism, tolerance, rule of law and values of peaceful co-existence, the statement said.

31 May 2018 6:30 AM

Modi’s ‘Act East’ boost: Jakarta is Delhi’s new ‘strategic partner’

The move to enhance ties with Jakarta is significant given the increased Chinese assertiveness in Southeast Asia.

31 May 2018 2:07 AM

PM Modi announces 30-day free visa for Indonesians

PM Modi invited the Indian diaspora in Indonesia to travel to their country of origin to experience the 'New India'.

30 May 2018 5:53 PM

India, Indonesia agree to nearly triple bilateral trade to USD 50 billion

Modi and Widodo recognised that access to reliable, clean and affordable energy is critical for the economic growth of both countries.

30 May 2018 1:33 PM

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